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    M17xR2 random questions.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by anathemad, Nov 25, 2010.

  1. anathemad

    anathemad Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey folks.

    i have few questions for ya.

    1. I own an m17r2 which only has 1 hard drive in it. in case i add another one will this void my warranty?

    2.Can i install non alienware windows on my system? and if yes will the alienware stuff(alienfx etc) work ok?

    3.I ll get another 5870 soon. I live in UK. any UK resident who might know the price and the part number for the fan and the card?

    if u dont know all of the answers just tell me what u know guys.
     
    anathemad, Nov 25, 2010
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  2. Tchamber

    Tchamber Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know about the R2 really, but my R1 came with an OEM Windows 7 disk, and a separate apps/driver disk.
     
    Tchamber, Nov 25, 2010
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  3. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    1. No, this won't void the warranty
    2. Yes, but you'll have to manually install all the "AW stuff", including login screens, avatars, etc.
    3. Just call AW
     
    Aikimox, Nov 25, 2010
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    Proz Notebook Consultant

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    Where do i find the AW stuff for log in screens etc .... im thinking of doing a fresh install and would assume i'll loose that stuff ?

    Thanks
     
    Proz, Nov 25, 2010
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  5. anathemad

    anathemad Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tchamber: i have the AW windows disk i was just wondering if a normal cd would work. thanks for the answer though. :)

    Aikimox: thanks for your accurate answers.
     
    anathemad, Nov 26, 2010
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    rippeer Notebook Evangelist

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    I have to ask why do a fresh install? The defualt/factory install is very nice and clean. The only bloatware, and I use the term losely, in my mind would be the face log in feature. Which I think I paid for anyways.

    This isn't a brand new HP laptop with 3 million crapwars running. It's a nice clean gaming ready install. The very few things that are on it can easily be removed from remove programs in the control panel.
     
    rippeer, Nov 26, 2010
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  7. Porter

    Porter Notebook Virtuoso

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    Maybe he has an Ultimate disk that he wants to try, or a different version of windows altogether?
     
    Porter, Nov 26, 2010
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    anathemad Notebook Enthusiast

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    he has an R2 with a 4870. he might didnt get it from alienware but 2nd hand or something and when he bought the laptop AW windows disk wasnt included.
     
    anathemad, Nov 26, 2010
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  9. Porter

    Porter Notebook Virtuoso

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    In that case, if you can borrow someone elses windows 7 disk, or download an image of a disk, you should be able to install it and use your key on the bottom of the unit. If it asks for the key you can type it in, if it's like our OEM disk that doesn't even prompt for it, you should be able to change it to yours so that you are fully legal and activated :)

    I've done this on many machines in the past, admittedly not windows 7 but I bet you can still do it.
     
    Porter, Nov 26, 2010
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